Swine Production Technician

Spiritwood, SK, Canada

A competitive salary with wages ranging from $17.00 -$25.00/hr. and are based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications, · Full-time

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Pay: A competitive salary with wages ranging from $17.00 -$25.00/hr. and are based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications,
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Experience: A college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry with 1-2 years of experience would be an asset,
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

AcuFast is looking for keen individuals who are thrilled to join us in our goal of building the future of pork production. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We are currently looking for highly motivated people to fill several full-time Genetic (Swine) Production Technician positions in our production facilities in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate would ideally live in the surrounding communities, but foreign recruits are also welcome to apply as we hire through the Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program (SINP). These positions are responsible for assisting other Production Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions but is not limited to:

Work as a team player by accomplishing specific department duties and farm goals,
Ensuring proper health, handling, and comfort of sows, gilts, and piglets, i.e.: daily health checks and monitoring/maintaining proper ventilation and temperature,
Weigh, sort, handle and/or move pigs,
Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic minor maintenance tasks to ensure feed and water systems are working properly,
Power washing empty pens and prepping rooms for animal entry,
Keeping accurate records on all animals as requested, i.e.: pig identification,
Working safely and wearing appropriate PPE while performing all job duties,
Ensure the barn’s biosecurity protocol is followed by all staff and visitors,
Assist with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
Performing other general farm duties as required.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following qualifications and experiences:

Self-motivated and reliable,
Team player,
Outstanding organization and communication skills and demonstrates attention to detail,
Able to manage priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment,
Driver’s license,
A college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry with 1-2 years of experience would be an asset,
Foreign recruits are required to have an IELTS score of at least 4 in all sections of the General Module Test,
Shares in AcuFast’s core values.

What We Offer

A competitive salary with wages ranging from $17.00 -$25.00/hr. and are based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications,
Production bonus,
Employee referral program,
Comprehensive benefits package including pension, with a 4% employer match,
Inclusive work environment,
Dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals.

About Us

AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work alongside pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.

Create the Future with AcuFast

While we appreciate all the applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration. To know more about us visit - www.acufastswine.com

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Responsibilities

Assist with daily care and handling of sows, gilts, and piglets, including health checks, feeding, watering, vaccination, weighing, sorting, and moving animals. Maintain accurate animal records, follow biosecurity and safety procedures, perform basic equipment and barn maintenance, and help keep facilities clean.

Requirements

Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable team players with strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills; a driver's license is required. A college certificate or specialized agriculture or livestock husbandry training and 1–2 years of experience are assets, while foreign recruits must have an IELTS General Module score of at least 4 in every section.

Skills

Animal Care
Swine Handling
Animal Husbandry
Animal Health Monitoring
Feeding and Watering
Vaccination
Pig Identification and Recordkeeping
Biosecurity
Ventilation and Temperature Monitoring
Basic Maintenance
Power Washing and Pen Preparation
Teamwork
Organization
Communication
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving

Benefits

Production Bonus
Employee Referral Program
Pension
Employer Pension Match

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Swine Production
Genetic Production
Animal Care
Sows
Gilts
Piglets
Animal Husbandry
Animal Health Checks
Pig Handling
Feeding
Watering
Vaccination
Pig Weighing
Pig Sorting
Pig Identification
Animal Recordkeeping
Ventilation
Temperature Monitoring
Feed and Water Systems
Basic Maintenance
Power Washing
Pen Preparation
Biosecurity
Personal Protective Equipment
Barn Cleanliness
Livestock Husbandry
Agriculture
IELTS General Module
Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program

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